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Medical Cannabis Trimmer

Full Time - Little Rock, Arkansas

POSTED: 04.10.2017

Little Rock, Arkansas

Reports to: Processing ManagerJob Purpose: The trimmer position will perform the required hand trimming and harvesting operations for the Processing Division while maintaining an efficient work ethic and ensuring optimal product quality.

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Job Categories: Dispensaries / Cultivation Centers

Job Types: Full-time

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ABOUT THE JOB

DETAILS

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
• Accurately hand trim sugar leaves from cannabis product after the drying/curing process, using shears or scissors, while maintaining set quality standards.
• Separate and organize the trimmed product into bins designated for; buds, trim, stems. Ensure all components of each plant add up to the pre-weight of the plant.
• Organize buds by their size, with large buds being set aside from medium/small buds.
• On harvest days, cooperate in Processing Team operations to prepare the plants for the curing process, including shucking, removing of fan leaves, moving/hanging of plants, collecting waste plant matter, disposing of dirt, and cleaning of work area.
• Ensure optimal plant and product data organization and reconciliation, by making sure plant tags always stay with their respective plant as it goes through all processing stages.
• Work in a quick and efficient manner, simultaneously meeting speed and quality standards.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary and organized work environment, performing cleaning tasks daily.
• Take direction from Processing Manager, helping out in miscellaneous tasks around the workplace whenever necessary.
• Develop basic knowledge of strain characteristics and main problems in the garden that can affect the product, such as pests/pathogens.
• Assure daily compliance with policies including but not limited to; state/local regulation compliance, security protocols, dress code, HR protocols, work schedules and all company policies in the Employee Handbook.
• Perform daily cleaning and maintenance tasks to ensure the processing room is set up for success for the following work day.
• Abide by the scheduling policies, being on time for scheduled shifts, returning to work after scheduled breaks in a timely manner, and requesting time off in advance.
• Immediately report to supervisor any variables that prevent you from accomplishing any of the above tasks (lack of resources, staff inadequacies, etc.)
Physical Activities: Physical aptitude and health necessary to perform occasional manual labor tasks which may include: extended periods of sitting, lengthy typing and reading, standing, carrying or holding containers/boxes up to 50 pounds, performing repetitive motions.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Job Qualifications:
Must be able to qualify to receive a PA support badge and 21 years of age or older. PA residency, no felony convictions and must successfully pass an extensive background check. Must have reliable transportation.
Knowledge: Working knowledge of medical and/or retail marijuana. Knowledge of local and state laws and regulations pertaining to medical marijuana.
Skill: Fast- paced hand movement, agility, teamwork and cooperation.
Ability: Attention to detail, meticulousness, taking direction, self- motivation, strong communication and organizational skills, reliability, trustworthiness, good attitude and positive outlook.
Education or Formal Training: High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
Experience: Previous experience in marijuana trimming preferred, but not required.